Dear readers,
These are the hardest words I will ever have to write. My husband, Tim Ketchum, died suddenly last week of what was first thought to be an abdominal aneurysm. Doctors now think he may have had a genetic connective tissue disorder that weakened the structure of his aorta.
He was my partner in every sense of the word. He was my best friend, my confidante, my safe place. And oh, he was such an amazing father. He shared the burden of raising our three children with gusto, being present in a way that most dads will never be.
Everyone who ever met Tim loved him. Even people who only met him in passing were charmed by him. Warm, compassionate, loving, thoughtful. And funny as hell! I fell in love with him because he made me laugh. And even as life became more complicated and serious, we never lost that connection, that goofiness and silliness that made every situation easier to bear.
I feel compelled to share here because I am not quite sure what the future looks like. Certainly for the near term, I will be scaling back my time on All Day I Dream About Food so I can focus on my family and my grief. You will still see posts and recipes from me, but I don’t quite know with what frequency. I will be taking the easy route, updating older posts and sharing simple recipes. I have a backlog of some already that I can share over the next few weeks. I also have help with my social media and I am every so grateful to Stephanie, who has taken over my Facebook page completely for now.
Then again, I may decide to lose myself in the process of baking and create some amazing keto cakes. I honestly don’t know what I want or what I need right now. But I ask that you give me grace for not answering your questions in a timely fashion.
How you can help
I am so fortunate to have created an amazing community of readers and followers, some of whom have been with me for over a decade. I know many of you will want to help in some way. And I am grateful for your thoughts and your kindness.
The best thing you can do is keep coming to my website, reading my posts (both new and old), and sharing my posts on social media. Share to groups, share with friends, and pin my recipes to your Pinterest boards. This website has been my family’s source of income for many years now and views will generate much needed ad revenue. I know that ads can be cumbersome, but I ask that you take time to scroll through each post a little bit.
Another great way to help me is to purchase my cookbooks. In particular, pre-order my upcoming book, The Protein Advantage. I will not have much time to promote it now, but it’s something I worked so hard on. I would love to see it succeed and pre-orders make a huge difference to the overall sales of the book. It helps retailers decide how many copies they want to keep on their shelves. And I can assure you, it’s a book worthy of your time.
Thank you for reading. If you are a spiritual person, please send up some thoughts for the wonderful Tim Ketchum. He was a light in the world and touched so many people. I can say confidently that if you had met him, you would have loved him.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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I’m very sorry for you and your family.I send you a kiss and a big hug😪.
I am so SORRY!!!! I wish the was something magical I could say. My daughter died a year and a half ago, and I know that there are no words that take away pain. I’ll be praying for you!! And grieving with you! You’re never alone!! ~Sandy ❤️
oh my gosh, I’m so very sorry to hear…. sending such a big hug to you and your kids, I can’t even imagine how you’re dealing with this.❤️🫂
I’m so very sorry for the devastating loss of your beloved husband.
Sending prayers and love.
So very sorry for you loss,
Prayers for you and your family.
Carolyn,
Please allow me to offer my most sincere condolences. You and your family will remain in my prayers. Love does not stop with death, it continues. Your followers will be here when you are ready.
Dear Carolyn,
We do not know each other personally but I have followed your page for some time. I thought to leave a comment on your Facebook post but felt this would be more appropriate. I lost my own dear husband 2 years ago this July. I know all too well how painful this is. No doubt there are many among your followers who have walked this path as well. Please be kind to yourself in the coming weeks and months. Only do what you can and hold your family close. Step away from social media for a time. Your followers will be there when you choose to return. From one widow to another, a hug.
Dear Carolyn,
You have been an inspiration and your recipes have helped me with my weight loss. But right now, you have to take care of you. Be okay with grieving your way. There is no right or wrong way. My thoughts go up for you and your family and your wonderful Tim. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. We will be here waiting for you. Bobbie
Hugs to you! I lost my husband 8 years ago to a widow maker (heart attack). It’s overwhelming now, but hopefully, in time, you will be able to think of him and smile, remembering all of the wonderful time you were able to spend together and all of the awesome adventures you had. Until that time, I wish you peace and love.
This is indeed heartbreaking news. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I’ve enjoyed your work and will continue to do so.
Sincerely, your faithful reader.
Carolyn,
I have enjoyed you for many years so I am truly saddened to read your news. I am sending up those thoughts you asked for and I am also sending you much love and care…
I’m so sorry about your Husband.
Please take all the time you need with your family. ❤️🙏 Kim
From Wisconsin Rapids
Carolyn,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God surround you with His Spirit to comfort and meet your many needs.
Take all the time you need to grieve, comfort your children, and process this huge loss in your life. This is that time in your life when you ‘put on your oxygen mask first’ before trying to continue helping us, your audience.
I have long been a silent viewer /subscriber to your YouTube channel and enjoyed so many of your recipes,, truly some of the best in Keto community.
As I make those recipes or read your books in the coming weeks I will be praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Hoping all your wonderful memories can give you and the kids some comfort during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers. 🙏
Oh noooo, I’m so sorry for loss … such a tragedy! Take the time you need to look after yourself and your children.
All your subscribers will be here when you’re ready.
I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family 🙏🏼